Theseus and the Minotaur and the Other Six - The Myth Reimagined by Joshua Vranas

In this brand-new musical, six children wake up in a dark labyrinth. They’ve been selected as this year’s sacrifice to the horrifying monster, the Minotaur. When the seventh sacrifice appears, they meet Theseus, the hero of Athens and a total pompous idiot. He tells the kids that he’s going to save Athens by killing the Minotaur. The kids beg Theseus to protect them, but he tells them not to die and runs off to...
In this brand-new musical, six children wake up in a dark labyrinth. They’ve been selected as this year’s sacrifice to the horrifying monster, the Minotaur. When the seventh sacrifice appears, they meet Theseus, the hero of Athens and a total pompous idiot. He tells the kids that he’s going to save Athens by killing the Minotaur. The kids beg Theseus to protect them, but he tells them not to die and runs off to play hero. In a panicked frenzy, the kids split up and try to find a way out of the labyrinth. But on the way to becoming sacrifices, the kids meet the Minotaur who turns out to be a deeply misunderstood monster with a huge appetite. Heroes and Monsters are not always what they seem.

Music by JOSHUA VRANAS
Book and Lyrics by CLARE FUYUKO BIERMAN
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Character Information

There are opportunities for more than three Furies if needed.
The Minotaur can be cast in a variety of ways and does not necessarily have to be an actor. Chico, the chicken, could be an individual puppet, or be controlled by the actor portraying NICO.

  • THESEUS
    Male/ Male-identifying
    the self proclaimed "hero" of the story. He is pompous and self-involved, but ultimately a product of the system he thinks he's beat.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • THEODORE
    Male/ Male-identifying
    known as "Theodore the Wise", but really he feels trapped by what has parents want from him.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • THE MINOTAUR
    Actor or Puppet
    a misunderstood monster who is trapped by his own fate. Only when he is a shown kindness does he see there is more to his world. Non-verbal.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • THE FURIES
    the three storytellers. They make sure the story of Theseus is told correctly. Since they are immortal beings, they are neither male nor female identifying.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Non-binary
  • NICO
    Male / Male-identifying
    known as "Nico the Participating", he is a lonely soul searching for his place in the world.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • LYRA
    Female/ Female-identifying
    known as "Lyra the Pristine" for obsessively striving for perfection. She is romantically interested in Theodore because she thinks that's what her parents would want.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • IRIS
    Female / Female-Identifying
    known as "Iris the Bright", she is a spunky young kid who sees the best in every situation.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • INIDGO
    Female / Female Identifying
    known as "Indigo the Fierce", she is Iris' older sister. Indigo is very concerned with Iris' wellbeing and would do anything to keep her safe.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • FLORIAN
    Male/Male-identifying
    son of General Floridian, Florian has some big, brave shoes to fill. He is determined to be the hero he was taught to become.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • CHICO
    chicken puppet
    a chicken and Nico's best friend.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender

Development History

  • Workshop
    ,
    Youth Theatre Northwest
    ,
    2022
  • Commission
    ,
    Youth Theatre Northwest
    ,
    2021

Production History

  • Community Theater
    ,
    Youth Theatre Northwest
    ,
    2022